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Over 12,470 reviews forRiverdale Chimney Sweeps from people just like you.

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"He was a pleasant enough person but I was not warned of the filth that would result. No protective sheeting was provided or even offered and large black smears" ...More of soot were left on my white doors and security doors. Additionally, a film of soot covered the entire floor with large smears on my hardwood floors where the dirty hose was dragged. This was my first chimney sweep experience and definitely my last with

. It was so bad that I actually took photos.

-Patti F.

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"They were great to work with.

was polite, clean and efficient in his cleaning. Given the work I feel the cost is fair. Cleaned out and" ...More inspected the fireplace and adjusted the damper. No complaints, I WILL use them again.

Dear Angie: How much can I expect to pay to have my wood fireplace converted to gas? Our house is about 30 years old. The bottom of the fireplace looks like it's easily accessed through the basement. The conversion would involve running 30 to 50 feet of gas line. — Thomas M., Cincinnati, Ohio

There's nothing better than an evening by the fire, but have you ever wondered what's hiding in your chimney? Three chimney pros share odd things they've found.

Chimney Sweeping reviews in Riverdale

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Told us the reason for our leaky roof was that there were gaps in mortar on stonework. Cancelled once because he wasn't feeling well. Told my husband he was going to Home Depot to get sealant. Then said he would have to go somewhere else as the Home Depot was out. Service completed, paid $1500.00. Roof leaked again the following spring. Called ...More him and he came out again and sprayed sealant on chimney. We contacted a new company to look at chimney, because it was leaking for a third time. They informed us that the chimney chase cover needed to be replaced and that someone had sealed the chimney with the wrong sealant. The sealant should have been a solvent based. They said what was used was not professional grade, simply something that was purchased over the counter. I contacted the owner,

, he said there was no way. I requested a refund and he refused. Will be contacting attorney generals office of consumer protection. Do NOT use this company. ”

- Rebecca S.

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Prompt, courteous service. My fireplace glass sparkles, and I can actually see inside my fireplace again. Serviceman set my mind at ease as to if the gas pilot light was burning normally.”

- Linda A.

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The lining of my fireplace chimney collapsed and I was prepared to pay for a totally new chimney.
When

arrived he convinced me to simply replace the worn external bricks and repoint the rest, thereby saving around $1,000. if he was to rebuild the entire chimney.
The next day he and his team arrived on time and only ...More a few hours later the results were amazing! The chimney looks as if it was totally rebuilt.
The team was extremely courteous and efficient.

was a pleasure to work with.”

- Vincent C.

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Excellent. I would definitely use these folks again. They cleaned the chimney, cleaned up after themselves, were great to work with, made me feel comfortable with using my chimney (as house inspector lead me to believe I should never use the chimney without expensive repairs).”

- Laura P.

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Very friendly, professional, and job was completed satisfactory. Noticed a big difference in the air quality of the home after.”

- Kelly J.

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was nice. He arrived on time. He inspected the chimney and gave me a quote for other work. He charged me for the chimney sweep as promised. He is very knowledgeable and was pleasant to work with. He did take lots of business calls while he was working so he stayed longer because of that. That's my only negative.”